Marc Bolan…can’t separate the art from the artist

[PointyFinger03]

I have a thread in chat but didn’t name the ‘artist’ but thought people should be aware.

I’ve loved TRex for decades and had crush on Marc Bolan and thought he was so sexy. Watching 1971 on Apple TV and tried so hard to think it was of the times but no, he was a young adolescent predator.

What? What are you on about?

Evidence?

He said about (on film on the doc) them (the young girl fans) wanting his balls and filmed kissing very young girls backstage. I’m sickened

It’s ep 3 of 1971 on Apple TV

I thought ok, ok, of his time, I’ll still love his music but the film shows him kissing young girls on camera and I presumed the rest (not a stretch from his gleefulness)

He’s always been a difficult person to like. Rumoured to be very mean with money, fell out with people a lot and famously left affairs so complicated his own son has had to fight for years to get any access to his inheritance.

Everyone of them, including Bowie and the stones were having sex with young teens. Chrissy Hynde defends them. We'd have to cancel everyone if we looked at them in regards to underage girl fans, starting with Elvis.

I never heard that, thanks. I guess I think most people are ok until proven not. Good to share shady dealings I think

You did name the artist. Why two posts about something that isn’t fact?

I do know that and I tried to see him of his time but it’s just so difficult. What’s the line? Do we forgive 70s stars for being perverts cos they’re talented?

I meant I didn’t name the artist in chat but posted here with his name so I could get other opinions

So no real evidence then. Gossip. Are the ages of the girls given? Thought not.

Doesn't need 2 threads. Get a grip.

But you did though!
I’m really sorry if you have experienced abuse but you are using opinion rather than fact.
I’ve no idea if he was a predator or not but neither do you.

I meant I didn’t name the artist in chat but posted here with his name so I could get other opinions

You did name him in the other thread.

Well you will have to resign yourself to having very, very few famous artists, classical musicians, writers and historical figures to admire if you want them to align with your morals. Let alone pop stars and actors from the 20th Century.

There comes a point where you just have to enjoy the art.

How old was he at the time?

He was 20s (died at 27)

I know, I’d have to give up so much good music. Pure shite that this is how is produced though

Oh gossip was it! No rock star ever slept with under age of consent kids?

I know, I know. I’ve heard it 1000 times but just to actually see it on camera turned my stomach so much

A massive leap there. I said no evidence about Bolan. Contain your hysteria.

Well how old were the girls in question? Big difference between 14 and 17yrs esp if he was 20yrs old.

Can we have some actual evidence? Don't point me at apple TV, not everybody has apple crap

Perhaps our young ones will find a way of ‘cancelling’ (hate that term) and keeping the ‘art’ 🤞

If I find out someone has had sex with someone underage then I won't be interested in their work again. There's about a squillion songs and movies and God knows what else out there to constantly entertain us so why waste my time on those degenerates?

well I don’t fully know how to give you proof. I loved TRex until I saw this footage on Apple TV. Maybe it’s on YouTube but I’m not in a court of law to prove it to you?!